E.R. Jackman Friends and Alumni (ERJFA) is a membership organization within OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences dedicated to offering direct support for students and various programs within the college to enhance the academic journey of CAS students.
The ERJFA funds were created to continue Jackman’s legacy of improving agricultural research and education.Over the years, the funds have grown to a over $2.9 million endowments to benefit the College and its students.These resources are overseen by a Board of Directors to “support the goals of the College of Agricultural Sciences, to support its students and staff and to enhance educational opportunities about Agriculture in the State of Oregon.” E. R. Jackman donors and board members generously put their time and money into a program that develops agricultural industry leaders of the future.
OUR WORK
Scholarships Updates
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Dr. Roy and Jane Arnold Scholarship Endowment, established 2022
- Dr. Roy Arnold served as Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences from 1987-1990, as Provost and Executive Vice President from 1991-2000 and then as Executive Associate Dean in the College until full retirement in 2006.
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Dr. Thayne and Margaret (Missy) McCallum Dutson Scholarship Endowment, established 2022
- Dr. Thayne Dutson served as Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) from 1987-1992; in 1993 he accepted the position of Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Director of OAES. Dr. Dutson retired in 2008 and moved with his wife Missy to their ranch near Sisters to raise registered Red Angus cattle.
Funds Awarded, 2023
- 14 students received scholarships for a total of $25,500.
- 19 students received a total of $21,100 from the Internship Support Program.
- 21 students received a total of $18,250 in Beginning Research Funds, ranging from $750 - $1000.
- 17 clubs were awarded $40,000, ranging from $400 to $9,000
E.R. JACKMAN FELLOWS
What is an ERJFA Fellow?
Being a Fellow is the highest honor in the E.R. Jackman group.
How do I become a Fellow?
To become an ERJFA Fellow, a donation of $3,000 or $ 1000/year for three consecutive years to one or more of the endowment funds: Scholarship, Enhancement, or Unrestricted.
Click here to become an ERFJA Fellow
What are the benefits of being a Fellow?
- Invitations to quarterly & annual board meetings
- Access to information and programming within the college
- Introduction and interactions with Dr. Staci Simonich, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences
- Exclusive ERJFA pin
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Fellows Inductees
- Dale & Mary Jane Weber
- John & Rosemary Nyberg
- Helle Ruddenklau
- Dean Staci Simonich
WINTER
Winter Board Meeting -
SPRING
Spring Board Meeting - April 11, 2025
Dam Proud Day - April 30, 2025
OSU Ag & Natural Resources Day - May 6, 2025
SUMMER
Summer Board Meeting -
FALL
Annual Board Meeting – October 10, 2025
Fellows Luncheon – October 10, 2025
Homecoming – October 11, 2025
College of Agricultural Sciences Tailgate – November 1, 2025
Catching up with an ER Jackman Friends and Alumni Fellow: Betsy Hartley
Betsy grew up on a small farm on the edge of Los Angeles County. Her family grew table grapes, which she sold at local farmer’s markets to raise money to buy a 4-H project animals.
Growing Community: ER Jackman Alumni & Friends Annual Meeting
Thank you to those who joined us for the 2024 ER Jackman Friends & Alumni Fellows Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Friday, October 18th at the OSU Foundation.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in joining the board?
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Looking to donate to E.R. Jackman Friends & Alumni?
Have business attire to donate?
ERJFA is a proud partner of Benny's Business Closet, an on-campus business attire resource for OSU students. To donate, contact Ally Rumpakis at [email protected].
Additional Resources:
Questions?
Ally Rumpakis
Director of Alumni Relations for the College of Agricultural Sciences
[email protected]
541-556-9516
Reflections on helping students through the support of ER Jackman Friends and Alumni
As a department head of Food Science and Technology from 2000-2018, Bob McGorrin understands the financial struggles that many OSU students experience while completing their college degrees. The costs of a university education seem to have increased exponentially, and this places significant burdens on students and their families. Many of our students are carrying heavy workloads while juggling classes and study time, so the impact that scholarships and other financial assistance can have is immeasurable.
Bob and Marlene recognized the value that the ER Jackman Scholarships provide to students in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Bob and Marlene became ER Jackman Fellows in 2007 by contributing $3,000 to the ER Jackman endowments. The benefit of contributing at the college level is that the funds support students from all units in the College. Over the years, they have continued to be involved with various programs (scholarships, internships, beginning research and club activities) funded by ER Jackman.
Most recently, the McGorrins contributed to the establishment of the Thayne & Missy Dutson and Roy & Jane Arnold Scholarship endowments in the College. Thayne and Roy were instrumental to the McGorrins coming to OSU and they are appreciative of the leadership that Thayne and Roy provided to the former ER Jackman group, now known as the ER Jackman Friends and Alumni. The recent decision by the College and the ER Jackman Board to recognize and utilize the ER Jackman Fellows will provide more opportunities to assist deserving students across the College of Agricultural Sciences.